Trying to Prevent Unsightly Piles
Actually, that could be my mantra as I prepare to set up housekeeping in my new house. I know that every house has it’s problem areas, but I’m going to confess mine here to keep me accountable: 1)...
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I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions – I make Next Baby Resolutions. You know, stuff I want to get done before “this baby shows up”. These goals are usually scrapbooking orientated, or maybe home...
View ArticleLittle Bits of Life
– Ben has learned to spell. Now, before you call MENSA, here’s what he spells: “E-R-E-O”. He says each letter very clearly and quickly while you write them down. I looked at it, and was all, “Maybe if...
View ArticleCraving Approval
This weekend was full. Aaron had a four-day weekend, and spent 2 days of it sick, then 2 days painting. BIL Josh and SIL Erica along with baby Madeline made their first road trip to meet her...
View ArticleThis is why I don’t crochet.
For me, scrapbooking is not so much a hobby as a compulsion. I need to scrapbook, but not as an artistic outlet, like an artist MUST paint. No, it’s more because I am trying to prevent the past from...
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Remember the fall?
Remember that perfect time of year? When the sun starts setting earlier, and air turns crisp, and leaves are falling? Whaaat? You mean it’s almost spring? Oh well. I love fall. This little album is...
View ArticleAt least my stairs got clean.
It’s been a few days, and since that is a bit unusual, I thought I’d explain. The blame belongs with the Kirby salesman who came knocking Tuesday morning. Do I want a room of carpet cleaned – for free?...
View ArticleAre there father/son woodworking retreats?
For Christmas, we give the kids three presents: one just for fun, one I make, and one that is educational/creative. The first category is easy – ZhuZhu pet. Remote control truck. Duplo set. The...
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Just toss it. (Unless you really, really love it. Then keep it.)
Last week, Aaron went to a friend’s house to watch some basketball game. I think it might have been part of some big tournament going on? I don’t follow these things, people. (Just kidding – I know...
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A folder for each ticket & birthday card, and each piece of junk in it’s folder.
Over a year ago, I wrote this post about what kind of kid memorabilia to keep and what to toss. In there, I summarized with these sentences: Another one of my personal philosophies: scrapbooks are...
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